sherry

¹ American  

[sher-ee] / ˈʃɛr i /

noun

plural

sherries

1. a fortified, amber-colored wine of southern Spain or any of various similar wines made elsewhere.

---

Sherry ² American  

[sher-ee] / ˈʃɛr i /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Charlotte.

---

sherry British  

/ ˈʃɛrɪ /

noun

1. a fortified wine, originally from the Jerez region in S Spain, usually drunk as an apéritif

---

Etymology

Origin of sherry

1590–1600; back formation from sherris, construed as a plural

Example Sentences

As he watches the jamón being carved, Jaime Fernández, international commercial director for the Grupo Osborne, which produces wine, sherry and the renowned Cinco Jotas brand of ham, describes it as a "flagship" national foodstuff.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

Add 1 tablespoons sherry vinegar and stir to coat.

From Salon • May 9, 2024

For our take, we cook pancetta and shallots with Dijon mustard, olive oil and sherry vinegar for a bright yet comforting dressing to drizzle onto the greens just before serving.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Lastly, stir in the sherry and adjust seasonings in the last 10 minutes of above cook time.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2023

Compare a little ham and sherry to the Great Famine and where are you?

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt